Colca Trek | Colca Canyon Tours in Peru

One of the deepest canyons in the world, the Colca Canyon in Peru is
twice as deep as the Grand Canyon of the United States and offers you
the unique chance to see the world's largest bird in flight, close up.

The Colca Trek and Colca Canyon Tours

Where to start:

A flight from Peru's capital city, Lima, takes you 760 miles to the south to Arequipa,
Peru's second largest city. From there, the actual Colca Canyon trek will be 90 miles to the north.

A Colca trek or tour will generally start in Arequipa. There are
special rafting tours, bicycle tours, and tours geared to your specific
interests.

It is worth while to lump a tour of Arequipa in with your Colca trek rather than doing them separately.

Features of the Colca Trek or Tours:

There are several reasons why tours of the Colca Valley and Canyon are
becoming increasingly popular.

Probably the best-known reason for going is to be able to say
you've
experienced the magnificence of a canyon twice as deep as North
America's Grand Canyon.

For birders or other's interested in seeing the largest flying object
in nature, the condor, the Colca Canyon is the place to go.

It's pretty much 100% guarantee that you will not only see the
condor,
but also be close enough to take spectacular photos.

There are several vantage points to see these condors. These are
located on the higher parts of steep and deep valley walls. The condors
catch the updrafts and come soaring along the walls, many times just a
few yards from the outlook.

There are also other points of attraction on
Colca Canyon tours and treks that are not as well known:

Pre-Inca
terraces - Of interest are terraces remaining from an ancient
culture predating the Incas.

Colonial
Architecture - Hamlets or pueblos - such as Maca, Yanque, and
Achom - are located in semi isolation along your trek and offer the
opportunity to go back in time to the Colonial days of Peru's history.